TacticalTech
Black6 funds complex product development, without slowing down or giving up equity
Advanced helped Black6 access fast, flexible R&D finance, turning long refund waits into capital they could use immediately to keep building.
About Black6
Black6 is a tech company building tactical communications systems for defence and emergency use. Their products require deep R&D, long development timelines and precision engineering.
Company size: 10-20 employees
Industry: Tactical tech / Innovation
Location: Gold Coast
Before working with Advanced
Black6 was investing heavily in R&D but waiting months for their tax refund to land. With long lead times between milestones and payments, they needed capital to keep moving, without raising early equity or relying on slow, rigid lenders.
Why Black6 looked for help
Black6 needed:
A way to access their R&D refund faster
A funding solution that fit long product cycles
A partner who could make fast decisions based on real context
Black6’s decision-making criteria
Advanced delivered
Fast access to capital, aligned with development milestones.
A simple drawdown process with clear communication.
Context-aware decisions based on their roadmap, not just the balance sheet.
Flexible R&D finance from an Aussie business, here to help yours advance. Let’s go.
After working with Advanced
R&D finance gave Black6 the cashflow to build faster, hire at the right time and maintain ownership. It’s now part of how they plan and fund development, not a last resort, but a strategic tool.
In their words
“Advanced has been an incredible partner. Their funding came at critical times, not only helping us survive but letting us move faster. What sets Advanced apart is that they actually take the time to understand your story, not just your spreadsheet. That’s rare. It’s the best form of non-dilutive capital we’ve found — low cost, high impact, and designed for founders actually building something. If you’re an innovative business doing real R&D, this kind of funding should be a no-brainer.
- Rikky Burkett, Founder of Black6
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